do medal of honor winners get saluted by active duty

Code is now consistent for veterans and all service members in regards to the symbolic gesture of the military salute. Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. 'The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service.

'With the President's signature today, we have finally revised the law to give veterans the proper distinction of saluting during the National Anthem,' Senator Inhofe said. The National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009 was approved by unanimous consent in the Senate on Saturday, September 27, and was signed by President Bush today. Senator Inhofe sponsored the amendment to ensure veterans and all members of the Armed Forces be given the right to render a military salute to the United States flag. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) praised the President's signing of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2009, which includes a provision to allow veterans and military members out of uniform to salute the flag during the National Anthem.

Do medal of honor winners get saluted by active duty